Alabama players take eight spots on coaches' first-team All-SEC squad

Alabama's Javier Arenas breaks away for a touchdown on a punt return in a 45-0 victory over Chattanooga on Nov. 21. He is a first-team coaches' All-SEC selection both as a defensive back and return specialist. (The Birmingham News / Mark Almond)Eight members of the Southeastern Conference champion Alabama football team are first-team selections on the coaches' all-conference team that was announced today.

Two Alabama players -- junior middle linebacker Rolando McClain and sophomore running back Mark Ingram -- were unanimous selections, along with Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Because coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players, a unanimous selection earned 11 of 12 first-team votes.

Alabama senior Javier Arenas made the first team twice -- as a cornerback and a return specialist.